With this pattern you will learn how to successfully fit a large facing to a curved bag shape, and make a clean. crisp edge on the curve at the top of the bag. You will also learn how to stabilise the wide base of the bag, and how to vary the zip pocket style.

Bag size: 25 x 25 x 13cmStrap Length is Variable

Design Variations

This Sling Bag is made with printed cotton drill and applique and machine embroideryembelishment.

A light floral cotton version has been embellished with handmade fabric roses.The straps are simply tied together at the top.

This bag is made using medium-light interfacing. It is a softly structured bagwith a template plastic base.

A large o-ring is added to the strap (you could also place rings on BOTH sides!)

This bag is made using medium-heavy interfacing to give structure to the light cotton fabric.

The base is made with Fast2Fuse.

Vary the strap length by changing the placement of the buttons.Buttons can be functional (with buttonholes) or decorative (just sew the straps together and sew a button over the top.

These bags all have free machine embroidered embellishments - instructions are not included with patterns but Ncole Mallalieu occasionally runs workshops in this technique. Join the Mailing List or watch the BLOG for updates.

BO3058 - Sling

You will need:

120cm x 115cm medium weight, woven fabric

80cm x 115cm OR 90cm light-medium weight iron-on interfacing

30cm x 115cm OR 90cm lining fabric

1 x 19mm magnetic catch

Sheet of template (stencilling) plastic or 15cm VILENE S520 or Fast2Fuse for the bag base. (See Tips and Tutorials for making a bag bases)